Australia’s threatened species have a story to tell.

Ninety-three photographers responded to that call, capturing moments of remarkable wildlife – some endangered, some on the edge of extinction – through their lenses. Their work forms the National Threatened Species Open Photographic Exhibition, and Ginninderry is proud to be part of bringing these crucial stories to our community.

Presented by Gungahlin Arts, Wildbark and Ginninderry, the exhibition launched this September, coinciding with National Threatened Species Day. The finalist photographs – the most compelling images from the 93 entries – will be printed at larger scale and displayed at The Link in Strathnairn. This year, they’re joined by a special collaboration with ceramicist Celia Cramer, whose ceramic works inspired by threatened species sit alongside the photographs, offering another artistic perspective on the themes. Together, they extend the exhibition’s reach and give Ginninderry residents direct access to these powerful works.

Threatened species aren’t abstract statistics or distant problems. They’re part of our landscape. They’re the Little Eagles researchers have tracked through our Conservation Corridor. They’re the native bees we protect through thoughtful planting. They’re the reason we’ve preserved 596 hectares of bushland as permanent conservation land.

By hosting these finalist photographs at The Link, Ginninderry creates an opportunity for our community to connect emotionally with the species sharing our region. Photography does something words alone cannot – it creates intimacy, beauty, urgency. These images make the abstract tangible.

Celia Cramer’s ceramic works add another dimension to the exhibition. The combination creates a space where visitors encounter threatened species through multiple artistic lenses, deepening connection and understanding. Selected ceramic works are available for purchase, offering a way to support this artistic collaboration.

Come and see them! 

The exhibition will be displayed at The Link from September through October. No ticket required. Just come, look, and consider what these images and artworks mean for the species they capture and the landscape we’re all building together.

For more information, visit gungahlinarts.org.au